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Beautiful Beach Condo with ocean view an...

Southwinds is a Private Community with 2 Pools! Our unit has an ocean vistas from the deck and Sound View from Front Deck! We are on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. Handsome kitchen, baths, sleeps 5 comfortably.Living Room with flat screen...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Red Buffalo| Steps to beach and town.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Flexible Arrival/Departure Days800 feet to the nearest beach accessBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerDog Friendly (2 max-$150ea)Located off Janell Lane - In the heart of townAppreciate...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Oceanside, 5 minute Walkable 3BR, 2BA Fa...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle beach hideaway—where you can walk to the beach, stores, eateries, and the fishing pier while appreciating a home designed for simple, family-friendly stays.Skip the packing and anxiety—beach gear is included...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and...

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the...

Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve

The Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve is a stunning stretch of barely-barrier island shoreline that’s found just off the coast of historic Downtown Beaufort. Covering 2,205 acres, this collection of three islands that are found along...